enteric viruses in new zealand drinking-water sources
... been suggested that AdV would make a good molecular index for the assessment of human viral contamination in the environment (Pina et al., 1998; Lewis and Greening, 2000; Pulford et al., 2005a; Pulford et al., 2005b). Other indicator organisms propo sed include faecal bacteria (e.g. E. coli and ente ...
... been suggested that AdV would make a good molecular index for the assessment of human viral contamination in the environment (Pina et al., 1998; Lewis and Greening, 2000; Pulford et al., 2005a; Pulford et al., 2005b). Other indicator organisms propo sed include faecal bacteria (e.g. E. coli and ente ...
Realities of vaccination - Immunise Australia Program
... throat, and stuffy or runny nose. The virus can cause a mild or severe illness depending on the type of influenza virus and general health of the affected person. People of all ages can become severely ill with influenza and complications following influenza can be fatal, particularly in the elderly ...
... throat, and stuffy or runny nose. The virus can cause a mild or severe illness depending on the type of influenza virus and general health of the affected person. People of all ages can become severely ill with influenza and complications following influenza can be fatal, particularly in the elderly ...
Virus Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract of Poultry
... future improvements in in vitro cell culture techniques, and increased application of modern diagnostic procedures such as virus-specific monoclonal antibodies and polymerase chain reaction procedures. Our understanding of the economic impact of viral gastrointestinal disease on poultry production i ...
... future improvements in in vitro cell culture techniques, and increased application of modern diagnostic procedures such as virus-specific monoclonal antibodies and polymerase chain reaction procedures. Our understanding of the economic impact of viral gastrointestinal disease on poultry production i ...
Infection Control
... Treatment is recommended for the child and household contacts There are many causes, but most cases are due to viruses and do not need an antibiotic If exposed to a pregnant person, inform whoever is giving antenatal care as this must be investigated promptly Can cause chickenpox in those who are no ...
... Treatment is recommended for the child and household contacts There are many causes, but most cases are due to viruses and do not need an antibiotic If exposed to a pregnant person, inform whoever is giving antenatal care as this must be investigated promptly Can cause chickenpox in those who are no ...
GIARDIASIS What is giardiasis? Giardiasis is an intestinal infection
... communities where families live close to their neighbours. Up to 90% of children between the ages of 2 to 4 can become infected at least once. In such communities, the parasite induces an immune response so that as the child grows, his or her chances of getting the infection diminish. However, any v ...
... communities where families live close to their neighbours. Up to 90% of children between the ages of 2 to 4 can become infected at least once. In such communities, the parasite induces an immune response so that as the child grows, his or her chances of getting the infection diminish. However, any v ...
Common health issues in school
... • Treat them all at the same time with a head louse lotion (not shampoo). NOTE: Hair care products such as perming lotions and dyes do not get rid of head lice. • Ask your local chemist, school health adviser/school nurse, health visitor or family doctor which lotion to use, and how long to leave it ...
... • Treat them all at the same time with a head louse lotion (not shampoo). NOTE: Hair care products such as perming lotions and dyes do not get rid of head lice. • Ask your local chemist, school health adviser/school nurse, health visitor or family doctor which lotion to use, and how long to leave it ...
Immunisation for babies
... contacts through soiled nappies for at least 14 days. However, vaccination of the baby will offer protection from rotavirus disease to those contacts, even those whose immune systems are weakened because of a medical condition or treatment, and outweighs any potential risk. All those in close contac ...
... contacts through soiled nappies for at least 14 days. However, vaccination of the baby will offer protection from rotavirus disease to those contacts, even those whose immune systems are weakened because of a medical condition or treatment, and outweighs any potential risk. All those in close contac ...
chapter 21
... The child with severe dehydration has lost about 10% body weight, has a capillary refill greater than 4 seconds, presents with extreme thirst, and oliguria or anuria is present. Other findings should include tachycardia, orthostatic blood pressure, possibly shock, dry mucous membranes, and tenting o ...
... The child with severe dehydration has lost about 10% body weight, has a capillary refill greater than 4 seconds, presents with extreme thirst, and oliguria or anuria is present. Other findings should include tachycardia, orthostatic blood pressure, possibly shock, dry mucous membranes, and tenting o ...
of Bio-wipes for the collection of human faecal Applicability
... showed that the use of Bio-wipes to collect faecal specimens for studies on enteric viruses was a practical alternative to collecting whole stool specimens. More than 80% of the Bio-wipe specimens tested positive for at least one enteric virus. Furthermore, mixed infections of up to four different v ...
... showed that the use of Bio-wipes to collect faecal specimens for studies on enteric viruses was a practical alternative to collecting whole stool specimens. More than 80% of the Bio-wipe specimens tested positive for at least one enteric virus. Furthermore, mixed infections of up to four different v ...
Death mechanisms in epithelial cells following rotavirus infection
... epithelial cells have been proposed. Additionally, inactivated rotavirus has been reported to induce diarrhoea in infant mice. We further examined the death mechanisms induced in epithelial cell lines following rotavirus infection or inactivated rotavirus exposure. Monolayer integrity changes in MA1 ...
... epithelial cells have been proposed. Additionally, inactivated rotavirus has been reported to induce diarrhoea in infant mice. We further examined the death mechanisms induced in epithelial cell lines following rotavirus infection or inactivated rotavirus exposure. Monolayer integrity changes in MA1 ...
Illness and infection guidelines
... question, "How long does my child have to stay home from school or day care?" For major illnesses (such as hepatitis), a child will need to remain in isolation at home or in the hospital until all chance of spread has passed. For minor illnesses (like the common cold) the guidelines are less strict. ...
... question, "How long does my child have to stay home from school or day care?" For major illnesses (such as hepatitis), a child will need to remain in isolation at home or in the hospital until all chance of spread has passed. For minor illnesses (like the common cold) the guidelines are less strict. ...
Human studies on probiotics: Aspects of scientific documentation
... studies should preferably be conducted by at least two independent research groups in different locations. In conclusion, well-designed human studies with requirements similar to those for pharmaceutical studies are required to demonstrate health benefits. Additionally, epidemiological studies or po ...
... studies should preferably be conducted by at least two independent research groups in different locations. In conclusion, well-designed human studies with requirements similar to those for pharmaceutical studies are required to demonstrate health benefits. Additionally, epidemiological studies or po ...
Ricardo A. Caicedo, MD Pediatric Gastroenterology University of Florida
... infancy, postenteritis enteropathy – Metabolic acidosis – Treatment ...
... infancy, postenteritis enteropathy – Metabolic acidosis – Treatment ...
Vaccine Development: A History of Success
... Rotavirus: Protecting Children Worldwide A new vaccine co-developed by Wistar researchers is protecting children from a disease responsible for hundreds of thousands of cases of childhood illness and death worldwide each year. Rotavirus, the most common cause of diarrhea in infants and young childre ...
... Rotavirus: Protecting Children Worldwide A new vaccine co-developed by Wistar researchers is protecting children from a disease responsible for hundreds of thousands of cases of childhood illness and death worldwide each year. Rotavirus, the most common cause of diarrhea in infants and young childre ...
Sept2_Lecture3
... viral genomes are compared with each other and with cellular sequences, presumed patterns of evolution / divergence of the genomes can be reconstructed. Geminiviridae, for example, presumably have a common origin - and one that may be traceable back to beyond ...
... viral genomes are compared with each other and with cellular sequences, presumed patterns of evolution / divergence of the genomes can be reconstructed. Geminiviridae, for example, presumably have a common origin - and one that may be traceable back to beyond ...
Viruses We Eat
... asymptomatic, but some virus can still be produced and shed in the feces. Although maternal antibodies can protect against disease, these antibodies also can prevent babies from becoming immunized by the virus infection. This is because the virus is usually subdued by the inherited immunity before t ...
... asymptomatic, but some virus can still be produced and shed in the feces. Although maternal antibodies can protect against disease, these antibodies also can prevent babies from becoming immunized by the virus infection. This is because the virus is usually subdued by the inherited immunity before t ...
GI infections, bacteria
... Diarrhoea due to an infectious cause is a very common syndrome experienced in a GP setting. It has a very high infant mortality rate, and is characterised by distinct symptoms such as: nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, dehydration, diarrhoea. The severe form is caused by bacterial agents, whil ...
... Diarrhoea due to an infectious cause is a very common syndrome experienced in a GP setting. It has a very high infant mortality rate, and is characterised by distinct symptoms such as: nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, dehydration, diarrhoea. The severe form is caused by bacterial agents, whil ...
Key Ideas
... capsid is a protein covering that surrounds the nucleic acid core in a virus. • In addition to a capsid, viruses may have an envelope. An envelope is a membranelike layer that covers the capsid of some viruses. • Viruses that infect bacteria also have tail fibers. ...
... capsid is a protein covering that surrounds the nucleic acid core in a virus. • In addition to a capsid, viruses may have an envelope. An envelope is a membranelike layer that covers the capsid of some viruses. • Viruses that infect bacteria also have tail fibers. ...
Vaccine Preventable disease (Topic 3)
... pneumonia (CAP) is being examined • In 2013/2014 74% of invasive disease in adults 65-69 were caused by serotypes found in PPV23 • Decline in rates of invasive pneumococcal disease and CAP in adults caused by the 13 serotypes in childhood PCV vaccine – indirect impact in a different population ...
... pneumonia (CAP) is being examined • In 2013/2014 74% of invasive disease in adults 65-69 were caused by serotypes found in PPV23 • Decline in rates of invasive pneumococcal disease and CAP in adults caused by the 13 serotypes in childhood PCV vaccine – indirect impact in a different population ...
Ionizing air affects influenza virus infectivity and prevents airborne-transmission
... efficiency, with smaller amounts of virus distribution in air, could be due to less aggregation of virus-virus or virus-cell debris particles more long lasting airborne, and thus leads to stronger electrostatic attraction by the collector. Furthermore, it is likely that much particles end up at the ...
... efficiency, with smaller amounts of virus distribution in air, could be due to less aggregation of virus-virus or virus-cell debris particles more long lasting airborne, and thus leads to stronger electrostatic attraction by the collector. Furthermore, it is likely that much particles end up at the ...
HERPESVIRIDAE
... • compare and contrast different types of vaccine with some veterinary examples. • describe the influence of maternal antibody on vaccination outcome. • list some of possible reasons for the failure of vaccines to protect against disease. ...
... • compare and contrast different types of vaccine with some veterinary examples. • describe the influence of maternal antibody on vaccination outcome. • list some of possible reasons for the failure of vaccines to protect against disease. ...
Vaccine Recommendations
... in the trials for testing the Rotavirus vaccine to that of the complication rate. Why is it that the Rotavirus vaccine was initially viewed as safe? 3. Compare Dr. Kortum’s children’s immunization records which can be found within the timeline. For each child list the ages that they received the Hep ...
... in the trials for testing the Rotavirus vaccine to that of the complication rate. Why is it that the Rotavirus vaccine was initially viewed as safe? 3. Compare Dr. Kortum’s children’s immunization records which can be found within the timeline. For each child list the ages that they received the Hep ...
Vaccine preventable diseases (Topic 3) 12 MB
... pneumonia (CAP) is being examined • In 2013/2014 74% of invasive disease in adults 65-69 were caused by serotypes found in PPV23 • Decline in rates of invasive pneumococcal disease and CAP in adults caused by the 13 serotypes in childhood PCV vaccine – indirect impact in a different population ...
... pneumonia (CAP) is being examined • In 2013/2014 74% of invasive disease in adults 65-69 were caused by serotypes found in PPV23 • Decline in rates of invasive pneumococcal disease and CAP in adults caused by the 13 serotypes in childhood PCV vaccine – indirect impact in a different population ...
Incorporating Transmission Into Causal Models
... exposed to the risk factor will have an increased risk of infection) and a transmission effect (because these additional cases will be infectious). Halloran and Struchiner (2) have demonstrated that individual and transmission effects can be examined in isolation by measuring the effect of a risk fa ...
... exposed to the risk factor will have an increased risk of infection) and a transmission effect (because these additional cases will be infectious). Halloran and Struchiner (2) have demonstrated that individual and transmission effects can be examined in isolation by measuring the effect of a risk fa ...